Chapter 4 The Truth Hurts I hurried back to the bedroom and answered the call to complain , " You're something else , huh ? You left me hanging ! " " Something came up at work , so I was in a rush . " Ivanna sounded tired . " I just finished settling it . That's why I'm calling you now . Why are you complaining ? Do you think my life is as easy as yours ? " I hesitated to reply but couldn't hold back and asked her , " Um , you mentioned seeing Matthew two days ago . Where was he ? What time was it ? " 2 This question had been bugging me all day . Ivanna paused on the other end before she answered calmly , " Honestly , I forgot the exact location . It was just a fleeting glimpse while I was driving . " " Oh . " For some reason , her answer left me a bit disappointed . Although my heart dropped , I unclenched my fists and realized my palms were cold and sweaty . I chuckled and wondered whether or not I wanted to prove Matthew was having an affair . s I must admit he was my everything , and I feared losing him . " I realize how obsessed you are with your husband . You seem to light up whenever I mention Matthew . Can't you prioritize yourself more ? Since Ava is already in kindergarten , you should do something for yourself . " Don't tell me you plan on being Matthew's accessory for the rest of your life . I think you're becoming a fool . You seem completely disconnected from the outside world because Matthew is the only person in yours , " Ivanna mocked me . I smiled awkwardly and sighed , " Matthew said ... " " See ?! Matthew said this , Matthew said that . Was I wrong to say you're obsessed with him ? Your life revolves around him , and whatever he says goes . Will you jump off a cliff if he says so ? Will you count the money for him if he sells you off ? " Ivanna didn't hold back . 4 " Ugh , you're such a jinx ! Matthew will never sell me ! " I retorted . 1/3 +25 Bonus " Yeah , you're right . Your beloved Matthew will never sell you , but I will ! " Ivanna sneered disdainfully . " The truth hurts sometimes , but you must have values . Your life shouldn't revolve around being a housewife and doing chores . That's not love . That's being a fool ! " It's only love if he cares about you . How can you keep his interest if all you do is stay home and do chores ? Let me ask you something . Besides your child and husband , do you even know who you are anymore ? " Ivana babbled , and I had no time to refute.1 She noticed my silence and softened her tone . " Chloe , I want to see your confident and radiant self again . You used to be a top student , my superstar ! I just think it's a shame to see you wasting your time , slaving away at home like this . " 2 " Enough . This is like giving me a pat on the back after slapping me . I don't know who got on your nerves , but you've decided to vent it on me . " We both laughed when I said that . 2 Still , I knew Ivanna always spoke her mind . Although she had mentioned similar things before , hearing them again today felt different . I didn't know why I felt flustered and wondered if Ivanna was trying to imply something . Just then , Matthew knocked on the door and walked in with a gentle smile . " Honey , it's time to eat ! " Ivanna heard his voice from the other end of the call and said , " All right , go have your dinner . " Then she lowered her voice and advised , " Consider what I said . Take my words to heart , and don't get blinded by the shining things before you ! " With that , she hung up . Matthew pulled me into his arms and kissed me . " Who was it ? " " Ivanna . " " What did she say ? Was she nagging again ? " Matthew smiled tenderly , seemingly casual . He knew how close Ivanna and I were because three of us were former classmates . " I haven't seen her in a long while . " 2/3 Sommo 4 The Truth flucke +25 Bonus My mind began to spin . Matthew said he hadn't seen her in a while , so Ivanna was far away when she saw him . I felt relieved and knew I was overthinking . " What's wrong ? " Matthew noticed my absent - mindedness and leaned down to look at me . He pinched my cheeks playfully with both hands and leaned in for a kiss , showing utmost concern . 6 Then he asked , " What's distracting you ? What are you thinking about ? " His gaze was careful , and I snapped out of my thoughts . I smiled and said , " Nothing . Let's eat ! " Matthew pulled me close and kissed me again before we walked outside together . Even so , my doubts somehow grew heavier . Comments Support Share